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Structural Regulation
Singapore Announces Re-appointments to the MAS Board of Directors
By Editors | 03/06/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the re-appointments of Lim Hng Kiang, the city-state’s Minister for Trade and Industry to the MAS board of directors as deputy chairman for a further period of two years with effect from 1 June 2014.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Exchanges Issues Guidance on Reverse Takeover and Acquisitions
By Editors | 03/06/2014
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx), through its subsidiary the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, has published a guidance letter on the application of the reverse takeover norms in its listing rules.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Regulator Launches Online Platform for Merger and Takeover Disclosures
By Editors | 03/06/2014
The Securities and Futures Commission has launched a new online platform to streamline the submission process for disclosures of dealings under takeovers and mergers code.
Trading & Investment
ASEAN Exchanges Launches Three New Tradable ASEAN Indices
By Editors | 30/05/2014
ASEAN Exchanges has launched an expanded FTSE ASEAN Index Series including a comprehensive suite of indices broadly covering the growing ASEAN equity market.
Structural Regulation
Singapore-listed Companies to Apply IFRS in 2018
By Editors | 30/05/2014
Singapore-incorporated companies listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX) will apply a new financial reporting framework identical to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in 2018, according to the Singapore Accounting Standards Council.
Trading & Investment
Investment Data Management – Out of the Regulatory Shadow and Into the Business Spotlight
By Editors | 30/05/2014
Investment data is the basis for every investment decision, financial transaction and client communication – understand, harness and unleash it.
Structural Regulation
Australian Regulator to Facilitate Securities Offer by Foreign Firms
By Editors | 30/05/2014
The Australian regulator released a consultation paper proposing class order relief and guidance for foreign companies offering CHESS Depositary Interests over their shares to investors in Australia.
Structural Regulation
IOSCO Seeks Stakeholder View on Five-Year Plan
By Editors | 30/05/2014
The International Organization of Securities Commission is developing a five-year strategic plan ending 2020 and seeks stakeholders’ views on shaping the future objectives and strategies of the commission.
Market Abuse
S. Korea Regulator Charges US Traders over Illegal Algorithmic Trading
By Editors | 30/05/2014
The South Korean financial regulator has filed criminal charges against a U.S.-based trading company and four of its dealers for making illegal gains through price rigging.
Structural Regulation
Australian Regulator Urges Funds to Review Class Order Compliance
By Editors | 30/05/2014
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is encouraging providers of investor directed portfolio services or so-called platforms to review ongoing compliance with class orders.
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